Italian Sparkling

Question 1

What are the grape varieties of Franciacorta

Answer 1

Pinot Nero and/or Chardonnay
Maximum 50% Pinot Bianco
Maximum 10% Erbamat

Question 2

What are the grapes for Franciacorta Satèn

Answer 2

Franciacorta Satèn:

Chardonnay and a maximum 50% Pinot Bianco

Question 3

What are the grapes of Franciacorta Rosé:

Answer 3

Minimum 35% Pinot Nero
Maximum 65% Chardonnay
Maximum 50% Pinot Bianco
Maximum 10% Erbamat

Question 4

Aging requirement for Franciacorta

Answer 4

Minimum 18 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 25 months total from the date of harvest

Question 5

What’s the sweetness level of Franciacorta Saten?

Answer 5

Brut only

Question 6

What indigenous grape was allowed in Franciacorta beginning with the 2017 harvest?

Answer 6

Erbamat